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"The Royal Navy and British Army have reduced their presence in the Caribbean.
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay is permanently based in the region, but her role is now changing from rescuer to law enforcement.
A Royal Navy spokesperson said: "Britain's permanent naval presence in the Caribbean has waved goodbye to its rescuers – as they prepare to tackle international drug runners.
"RFA Mounts Bay is on a long-term mission assisting Britain’s overseas territories in the region, spending roughly one half of the year ready to respond to natural disasters (chiefly hurricanes and tropical storms), the other half working with US law enforcement agencies dedicated to stopping the flow of illegal drugs from South to North America – and the wider world."
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay is permanently based in the region, but her role is now changing from rescuer to law enforcement.
A Royal Navy spokesperson said: "Britain's permanent naval presence in the Caribbean has waved goodbye to its rescuers – as they prepare to tackle international drug runners.
"RFA Mounts Bay is on a long-term mission assisting Britain’s overseas territories in the region, spending roughly one half of the year ready to respond to natural disasters (chiefly hurricanes and tropical storms), the other half working with US law enforcement agencies dedicated to stopping the flow of illegal drugs from South to North America – and the wider world."
Royal Navy and British Army reduce presence in Caribbean
RFA Mounts Bay's role is now changing from rescuer to law enforcement
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